• Guard of the Heart Workshop with Bob Mischke via Zoom

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    “One practice to bring the effects of contemplative prayer into daily life is traditionally known as “Guard of the Heart.” This consists of letting go of every emotional disturbance as it arises and before we start thinking about it. This method is more sophisticated than dismantling the emotional programs for happiness because it deals with

    $30.00
  • Centering Prayer and Interspirituality – via Zoom

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    At our November retreat, Netanel Miles-Yepez, professor of Religious Studies at Naropa University and co-founder of Charis Foundation for New Monasticism and Interspirituality, will explore the roots of Centering Prayer as a receptive meditation practice in Christianity, and explore its applicability to the interspiritual milieu in which we live today. Netanel Miles-Yépez, D.D., is an

    $25
  • Practices for Contemplative Living: Guided Meditation

    St. Walburga Monastery 851 N. Broad Street, NJ, United States

    Join a group of Centering Prayer practitioners to support each other on the contemplative path. Modeled after what was formerly known as the 9-month course, the program will be based on Julie Saad’s book "Contemplative Life: Discovering Our Path to the Heart of God". All are welcome. We meet the 3rd Saturday of each month

    $20.00
  • The Web of Life: Retreat for Contemplative Solidarity

    Loon Lake Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge, BC 14500 Silver Valley Road, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

    With Cynthia Bourgeault, Heather Ruce, and more… Dates: November 20-23, 2023 Location: Zoom or In Person at Lake Loon Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge, B.C. How do contemplatives engage the world when forest fires, floods, and political uproar are happening in our own backyards? How do we stand in contemplative wisdom and be present in depth

  • Presence, Prayer , and Writing From the Heart

    Trinity Retreat Center 79 Lower River Road, West Cornwall, CT, United States

    All of us have many stories to tell. Some involve your family history, spiritual journey, experiences in Nature, or a life-changing situation. Stories can take many forms, but the most compelling are the ones written from the heart, those that move us and sometimes transform both the writer and reader. Writing from the heart demands

    $320 – $440
  • 9-Day Intensive and Post-Intensive Retreat – Spaces still available

    Mercy Center Auburn 535 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA, United States

    We still have a few spaces available (10/28/2023). This retreat offers three tracks simultaneously: Intensive I, Intensive II and Post Intensive. For everyone, there will be three sets of two 30 minute periods of Centering Prayer daily. Intensive I and Intensive II will watch video talks from Fr. Thomas Keating’s Spiritual Journey. Intensive I focuses

    $750
  • Universe Story Shapes Spirituality – via Zoom

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    Today the on-going development of scientific understandings of the origins of the universe are deeply shaping spirituality. The Universe, or New Story moves us, among other things, from a fall-redemption spirituality to a creation-centered, evolutionary one; from an adolescent spirituality to an adult one. In this session we will explore the implications of this evolution,

    $10.00
  • The Spiritual Journey via the Enneagram

    Siena Retreat Center, Racine WI 5637 Erie St, Racine, WI 53402, Racine, WI, United States

    The Enneagram is an ancient holistic system that identifies nine personality types. It helps us learn what our strengths are as well as where we go when under stress. The Enneagram helps us understand and have compassion for ourselves and others. It is a powerful tool for Transformation. This retreat will: ✓ Introduce the Nine

    $415.00
  • Advent Centering Prayer Retreat

    St. Mary's Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development 770 St. Mary's Lane, TN, United States

    This weekend retreat will focus on how Centering Prayer can heighten one’s understanding and appreciation for the season of Advent. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian silent meditation where one lets go of thoughts during periods of prayer typically lasting 20 minutes. It is rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of

    $600.00
  • Finding Fullness Through Simplicity

    Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

    Contemplative Enrichment Day with Mark Kutolowski This day is an opportunity to rediscover simplicity of life as a path to finding fullness and contentment in God. Drawing from his long experience living in an off-grid intentional community, Mark will invite us into an audit of three fundamental areas of human life: our relationships with time

  • Advent Silent Saturday

    Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, United States

    As we enter the season of Advent, join us for a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and silence. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. The day provides time for communal Centering Prayer, a contemplative walk, private journaling and reflection, and ends with a period

    Free